TEACHING ASSISTANT LEVEL 3

Lancashire County Council; Morecambe; On-site; GBP 28,142 - 32,061; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Friendly colleagues

Professional development

Inclusive school community

Supportive leadership team

Staff wellbeing initiative

Job summary

Lancashire County Council seeks a Level 3 Teaching Assistant for Morecambe Bay Community Primary School, LA4 5JL. The role supports learning, wellbeing and personal development across KS2, with teaching staff and professionals to create an inclusive environment.

The successful candidate will assist with planning, delivery and evaluation of activities, supervise classes when needed, and contribute to safeguarding and pupil outcomes. Pro-rata salary applies.

Qualifications

• Holds a Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification (or equivalent).
• Experience of working with children in a school setting.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Can work effectively as part of a team with high standards of pupil achievement and behaviour.
• Committed to inclusion and safeguarding.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils' learning, wellbeing and personal development.
• Plan, deliver and evaluate learning activities with teachers.
• Supervise whole classes during short-term teacher absence.
• Support academic, social and emotional development in a caring environment.

Skills

Level 3 Teaching Assistant

Experience with children

Communication skills

Team player

Inclusion

Safeguarding

Relationship building

Education

NVQ level 3 or equivalent

GCSEs English & Maths (A-C) or equivalent

Job description

Salary £28142to £ 32061Actual salary will be pro-rata

Location Morecambe Bay Community Primary School, LA4 5JL

Summary We are seeking an enthusiastic, skilled and committed Level 3 Teaching Assistant to join our dedicated upper key stage 2 team. This is an exciting opportunity to work alongside teachers and other professionals to support pupils' learning, wellbeing and personal development. At Morecambe Bay, our aim is to do the very best for every child every day and we are seeking someone who shares this commitment.

The successful candidate will work collaboratively with teachers to plan, deliver and evaluate learning activities. They will support individuals and groups of pupils across the curriculum and may provide supervision of whole classes during short-term teacher absence. The role involves supporting children's academic, social and emotional development while helping to create an inclusive and stimulating learning environment.

We are looking for someone who:

• Holds a Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification (or equivalent)
• Has experience of working with children in a school setting
• Demonstrates excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Can work effectively as part of a team
• Has high expectations of pupil achievement and behaviour
• Is committed to inclusion and safeguarding
• Can build positive relationships with pupils, families and colleagues

We can offer:

• Friendly and supportive colleagues
• Enthusiastic children who enjoy learning
• Opportunities for professional development
• A caring and inclusive school community
• A leadership team committed to staff wellbeing

This is a great time to join Morecambe Bay. Our school is a happy place to work and our team is dedicated to fulfilling our aim of “The very best for every child every day”. We invest in the professional development of all staff, providing opportunities to reflect on practice and continually improve. Staff wellbeing is taken seriously and all teaching assistants receive an annual paid ‘wellbeing day’.

This position is part time, term time only, please note the salary quoted is full time equivalent. If successful, the salary received will be paid on a pro –rata basis.

We place safeguarding at the heart of school life. An enhanced DBS check is required. Applicants must demonstrate a strong attendance record.

Please note that in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2025, an online search will be carried out as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates.

Please note CVs are not accepted, to apply for this vacancy you need to complete the application form attached.

Closing date: 12 Noon 02/09/2026

Interviews: w/c 7th September 2026

Essential Qualifications

• NVQ level 3 qualification (or equivalent)
• Level 2 English and Mathematics qualification or equivalent (GCSEs (Grades 4-9 or A-C))

For an informal discussion please contact: Lee Dougan, Headteacher [e-mail]

Equal Opportunities statement An Equal Opportunities Employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community

Rehabilitation Rehabilitation The post you are applying for is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013). If successful you will be required to apply to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) for a 'disclosure'. Information provided by you or the Disclosure and Barring Service will be dealt with in a confidential manner in accordance with the DBS's Code of Practice. You may view the Code of Practice on the DBS website at www.gov.uk/dbs or alternatively a copy is available on request. Lancashire County Council has a Handling of DBS Certificate Information Policy and a Policy Statement on the Recruitment of Ex-offenders this is available from the recruiting manager to applicants who are asked to complete a DBS application.

Applications and further details are available from/returnable to

Address:

Address: The Headteacher c/o the School. Please complete the Lancashire County Council Application Form attached to this advert.

Please refer to the Person Specification as a guide.

Applications should be submitted F.A.O Mr Lee Dougan, Headteacher
via Debra Worthington (School Business Manager) [e-mail]

The County Council is committed to equality of opportunity for all people in terms of recruitment, selection and employment, and is a Disability Confident employer, which means that all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria in the person specification will be interviewed. However, commitment to this standard is on an individual school basis and, therefore, if you are applying for a position within a school, you will need to check with the school whether they have made the decision to comply with this standard.

Please note that we can only consider applications from candidates who are legally entitled to work in the UK.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.